I just re-read a letter my great grandfather, Christian SKARTLIEN (in Norway) and MARTINSON (in America) sent to his sister in Wisconsin on July 13, 1873. In the letter he mentions that he and the following people celebrated the 4th of July in this wonderful land. Christian lived in Lime Creek, Dixon County, Nebraska. I thought that perhaps they came from Oppland like he did. The names are: Anise HALVARSON; Halval LUKKEN; Adrias, brother of Gulbran GAPLUND; Ole Seversen ENGESIT; and, Christian VIGER. Would appreciate it if someone could shed some light on these people. Thank you - Mary Ann <cematapey@aol.com>